GIS 21 MA/07, dated 04/14/2021, says that the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law on 03/11/2021. Section 9061 authorizes a refundable tax credit for 2021 to eligible individuals. This “recovery rebate” or “stimulus payment” is up to $1,400 for single adults, $2,800 for married couples filing jointly and $1,400 for each child under age 17. For Medicaid purposes for people in the non-MAGI category (such as SSI-related people in nursing homes), these payments are not countable income. These payments are an exempt resource for 12 months. After 12 months, any portion of the payment which remains is a countable resource.
Posted 04/15/2021